"If this occurs, owners are advised to park the vehicles outdoors away from other vehicles or structures and to not drive the vehicle," the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said in its recall notice.

If that happens, the driver should call Nissan roadside assistance for help, Yaeger said.

Steve Yaeger, a spokesman for Nissan North America, said there had been several fires, including one that damaged a driver's home.

The recall applies to the 2016 and 2017 Maxima with Intelligent Cruise Control, the 2015 to 2017 Murano with Intelligent Cruise Control and the 2015 and 2016 Murano Hybrid.